Nero village, Gobindpur block | Pincode 828109

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Nero is a village in Gobindpur mandal, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It has a population of 1,343 across 240 households, with a literacy rate of 54.3%.

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LGD code: 361811
Pincode: 828109
Post office: Govindpur (Dhanbad)
Population: 1,343
Households: 240
Literacy rate: 54.3%
Sex ratio: 921 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 406
Distance to district centre: 153 km
Distance to mandal centre: 156 km
Distance to Ranchi: 269 km
Distance to Kolkata: 70 km
Nearest railway station: Rainagar · 4 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Shyamsundar Hospital · 8 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Nero compares

By population, Nero ranks #62 of 220 villages in Gobindpur mandal.

Literacy rate

54.3%

−2.3% vs mandal average

Nero: 54.3%
Gobindpur mandal: 56.6%
Dhanbad district: 64.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

921

−12 vs mandal average

Nero: 921
Gobindpur mandal: 933

Household size

people per home

5.6

+0.1 vs mandal average

Nero: 5.6
Gobindpur mandal: 5.5

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Nero at a glance

Nero is a village of 1,343 people in 240 households (Census 2011) in Gobindpur block, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, the 62nd-largest of 220 villages in Gobindpur block. Literacy is 54%, 2 points below the block average of 57% and the sex ratio is 921 women per 1,000 men. It lies 153 km from the Dhanbad district centre, 17 km from Jaugram, the nearest town, 4 km from Rainagar railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 828109, served by Govindpur (Dhanbad) post office; the LGD village code is 361811. The nearest hospital or health centre is Shyamsundar Hospital, 8 km away. The sarpanch is SHANTI RAM RAJWAR, and the village votes in Jamtara assembly constituency, represented by MLA Irfan Ansari. The population is estimated at 1,881 in 2026, up 40% since the 2011 Census.

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Nero · this village	1,343	54%	—
Nero · Raina - II	1,480	72%	0 km N
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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Nero

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 8
Power hours (winter): 8
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: DHANBAD
Distance to nearest town (km): 20
Distance to district HQ (km): 20
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 6
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): DEULI
Total area (ha): 257
Irrigated area (ha): 3.94
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Nero

LGD code: 361811
Pincode: 828109
Post office: Govindpur (Dhanbad)
Population (Census 2011): 1,343
Population (projected 2026): 1,881
Households: 240
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 921
Literacy rate: 54.3%
Coordinates: 23.04554°N, 87.91656°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jamtara
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Irfan Ansari
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SHANTI RAM RAJWAR
Block / Mandal: Gobindpur

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Dhanbad district level

Then & Now

Nero — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,343

Census 2011 baseline

+40.1%

Population · 2026

1,881

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

240

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

—

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,343Census 2011
Households: 240Census 2011
Literacy rate: 54.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 921 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,8812026 proj. · +40.1% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 1,14,132MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 59,330MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,58,40,261ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 869NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 72.0%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 67.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 72.5%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 63.8%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Dhanbad district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Dhanbad district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Dhanbad district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Nero

Mandal centre

Gobindpur · ≈ 156 km

≈ 5 h 20 min by car · 6 h 20 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Dhanbad · ≈ 153 km

≈ 5 h 13 min by car · 6 h 12 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 11,421 people

Jaugram · ≈ 17 km

≈ 36 min by car · 43 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Ranchi269 kmcapital
Kolkata70 km
Hyderabad1167 km
Delhi1237 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationRainagar4 km
Bus stopBokra Bus Stand4 km
Hospital / PHCShyamsundar Hospital8 km
ATM / bankRainagar SBI CSP3 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum23 km
CollegeBurdwan Dental College & Hospital23 km
Police stationRaina Police Station9 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Nero

8 Temples mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Kali TempleTemple2.3 km ↗
🛕Sarbomangala TempleTemple2.4 km ↗
🛕Narayana TempleTemple2.4 km ↗
🛕Rainagar JanaKalyan SanghaTemple2.4 km ↗
🛕Baro Kali TempleTemple2.8 km ↗
🛕Maheshbati AshramTemple2.8 km ↗
🛕Nandi Para Durga TempleTemple3.0 km ↗
🛕Mejo Kali TempleTemple3.0 km ↗

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What is the pincode of Nero?

The pincode of Nero, Gobindpur block, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand is 828109. The post office is Govindpur (Dhanbad).

Which post office delivers to Nero?

Mail for Nero is delivered through Govindpur (Dhanbad) post office, pincode 828109, in Gobindpur block, Dhanbad district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Nero located?

Nero is a village in Gobindpur block of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Nero as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Nero village has a population of 1,343 across 240 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Nero?

The current sarpanch of Nero gram panchayat is SHANTI RAM RAJWAR.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Nero in?

Nero falls under the Dumka Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Nero in?

Nero falls under the Jamtara assembly constituency (AC #9) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Nero?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Nero village is 54.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Nero?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Nero village is 921 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Nero?

12 schemes currently match residents of Nero, including Mukhyamantri Maiyya Samman Yojana, Mukhyamantri Sarvjan Pension Yojana (Jharkhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Nero from Dhanbad district centre?

Nero is approximately 153 km (straight-line) from the centre of Dhanbad district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Nero?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Nero village is 361811.

Which is the nearest town to Nero?

Jaugram (population 11,421, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 17 km from Nero in a straight line.

How big is Nero compared to other villages in Gobindpur block?

Nero ranks 62 of 220 villages in Gobindpur block by Census 2011 population (1,343 residents).

How far is Nero from Ranchi?

Nero is about 269 km from Ranchi in a straight line (the state capital of Jharkhand); by road expect roughly 349 km.

How far is Nero from Kolkata?

Nero is about 70 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 91 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Nero?

Rainagar is the nearest railway station to Nero, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Nero?

Bokra Bus Stand is the nearest bus stop to Nero, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Nero?

Shyamsundar Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Nero, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Nero?

Rainagar SBI CSP is the nearest ATM or bank to Nero, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Nero?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Nero, about 23 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 30 km.

Who is the MLA of Nero?

Nero falls under Jamtara assembly constituency (AC 9). The sitting MLA is Irfan Ansari (INC).

Who is the MP for Nero?

Nero is in Dumka Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Nalin Soren (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha).

What is the population of Nero in 2026?

Nero is estimated at 1,881 people in 2026, up about 40% from 1,343 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Nero in?

Jharkhand falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Nero in Dhanbad district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Nero?

SHANTI RAM RAJWAR is the sarpanch of Nero gram panchayat, Gobindpur block. See the sarpanch list of Gobindpur block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)